Supreme Court of India
14,826 judgments
Kethu Penchal Reddy & Ors v. The Special Deputy Collector (LA)
The Supreme Court condoned delay in a land acquisition compensation enhancement claim, directing the High Court to decide the matter on merits while denying statutory benefits for the delay period.
V. Govindasamy v. T.V.R.C. Kannan
The Supreme Court held that eviction petitions under Section 10(2) of the Tamil Nadu Rent Control Act must be decided on merits notwithstanding orders under Section 11(4), and remitted the matter for fresh consideration.
Hawa Singh v. The State of Haryana
The Supreme Court set aside the impugned judgment on land value fixation and remitted the matters to the High Court for joint reconsideration with connected cases.
Manoj Kumar v. State of Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's bail granted in a murder case due to lack of valid reasons and State negligence, directing expedited trial and cancellation of bail.
Labhuji Amratji Thakor & Ors v. State of Gujarat & Anr
The Supreme Court held that the power under Section 319 Cr.P.C. to summon additional accused must be exercised sparingly with strong evidence of complicity, and set aside the High Court's order summoning appellants without such satisfaction.
Labhuji Amratji Thakor & Ors v. State of Gujarat & Anr
The Supreme Court held that the power under Section 319 Cr.P.C. to summon a person not originally accused must be exercised sparingly with strong evidence of complicity, and set aside the High Court's order summoning appellants without such evidence.
Manash Mohan Chatterjee v. Y. Ratnakar Rao
The Supreme Court directed the State to comply with its earlier orders by passing an acquisition award and paying compensation within four weeks, rejecting the State's plea to withhold payment due to a pending appeal, and disposed of the contempt petition accordingly.
Meera V. Mathew v. Vivek K. John
The Supreme Court allowed divorce by mutual consent under Section 10A of the Indian Divorce Act, 1869, incorporating a mediated settlement and emphasizing continued parental responsibilities.
Lourembam Deben Singh & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Supreme Court dismissed recusal applications, holding that oral observations during continuing mandamus do not create a real apprehension of bias, affirming the limited supervisory role of courts over investigations without interfering in judicial processes.
Lourembam Deben Singh & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Supreme Court dismissed recusal applications by police personnel challenging oral observations made during continuing mandamus monitoring investigations into alleged fake encounters, affirming the integrity of investigations and judicial process.
Common Cause v. Union of India & Ors.
The Supreme Court held that environmental clearance for mining does not have retrospective effect, applies to mineral iron ore (ROM) extraction, and excess mining beyond clearance limits is illegal and punishable.
TAMIL NADU DR.MGR MEDICAL UNIVERSITY v. SVS EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL TRUST
The Supreme Court held that provisional affiliation for a Homeopathic Medical College requires valid Central Government approval and university affiliation, setting aside the High Court's order permitting provisional admissions without such approvals.
TAMIL NADU DR.MGR MEDICAL UNIVERSITY v. SVS EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL TRUST
The Supreme Court held that without valid Central Government approval and university affiliation, a Homeopathic Medical College cannot admit students, setting aside the High Court's order permitting provisional admissions.
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The Supreme Court emphasized strict compliance with the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 and procedural safeguards, setting aside erroneous orders and remanding the matter for fresh adjudication.
केंद्रीय आबकारी और सेवाकर आयुक्त, नोएडा v. संजीवनी नॉन-फेरस ट्रेडिंग प्राइवेट लिमिटेड
The Supreme Court held that customs duty assessment must be based on the actual transaction value unless valid reasons supported by evidence justify rejection, and set aside the enhanced valuation order for lack of proper justification.
Central Excise and Service Tax Commissioner, Noida v. Sanjeevani Non-Ferrous Trading Private Limited
The Supreme Court upheld that the declared transaction value must be accepted for customs duty assessment unless the revenue proves undervaluation with valid contemporaneous evidence.
KASHMIRI LAL SHARMA v. HIMACHAL PRADESH STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD LTD. & ANR.
The Supreme Court held that extension of retirement age granted to visually impaired employees must be extended to all specified disabilities under the Disabilities Acts but such extension granted by an Office Memorandum can be withdrawn, entitling the appellant to continuation in service only until the withdrawal date.
Shobha Devi v. The State of Bihar & Anr.
The Supreme Court disposed of a criminal appeal by recording an amicable settlement reached through mediation, emphasizing the role of mediation in criminal appellate proceedings.
Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association v. State of Himachal Pradesh
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's refusal to quash FIRs and criminal proceedings against the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association and others, holding that the allegations disclose a prima facie case and the prosecution is not mala fide.
Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association v. State of Himachal Pradesh
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's refusal to quash FIRs and criminal proceedings against the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association and others, holding that a prima facie case exists and allegations of mala fide are insufficient to halt trial.